Peg Kerr's Journal

I often have to sign such forms for school trips, though in some cases they want you just to sign one slip to cover the entire year's worth of trips, regardless if it is across town or more elaborate (such as rock-climbing and such). I generally, begrudgingly sign them, there doesn't seem to be any reasonable recourse in most cases (particularly with the school district). I hate to restrict my son from what few enrichment opportunities are left in the public schools, yet am very frustrated by such forms. If anyone can advise alternatives, I'd be happy to push the issue, but usually am just told," if you don't sign, he doesn't go, this is the only form we accept."